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Instant cup noodles: Calorie Count & Nutritional Breakdown

Instant cup noodles contains 292 kcal per 100g, with 9.5g of protein, 61.0g of carbohydrates, and 17.9g of fat.

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Nutritional Overview

Instant cup noodles is a food item that can be part of a varied diet. Per 100g serving, it provides 292 kcal of energy, 9.5g of protein, 61.0g of carbohydrates, and 17.9g of fat.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 17.9g per 100g (8.0g of which is saturated). The NHS recommends that fat makes up no more than 35% of daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

With only 3.0g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet. Turning Instant cup noodles into a real number rather than a guess takes seconds. Our lunch calorie calculator logs its 292 kcal per 100g instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Instant cup noodles?

Instant cup noodles contains 292 kcal per 100g, which is approximately 15% of the recommended daily intake of 2,000 kcal for an average adult.

Is Instant cup noodles high in fat?

Yes, according to FSA traffic-light guidelines, Instant cup noodles is classified as high in fat with 17.9g per 100g (the threshold is 17.5g). Of this, 8.0g is saturated fat.

Is Instant cup noodles low in sugar?

Yes, Instant cup noodles has only 3.0g of sugar per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold.

Sources & References

Data source for this food

  1. Open Food Facts — manufacturer's official product page

General nutrition references

  1. British Nutrition Foundation — UK nutrition science and education
  2. USDA FoodData Central — US Department of Agriculture food composition database
  3. NHS Eat Well — UK National Health Service dietary guidance
  4. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — The Nutrition Source — evidence-based nutrition research and dietary guidance
  5. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) — UK government dietary recommendations and nutrient reference values

Nutritional values are per 100g unless otherwise stated and are provided for general information only. Not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. If you have a health condition, allergy, or are pregnant, consult a qualified healthcare professional. Values may vary depending on brand, preparation method, and serving size.

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